Aiden Severin

Aiden Ixia Severin is the illegitimate heir of the former Duke of Forthring, Durai Severin. He is the center of the conflict between the Four Noble Houses and is sponsored by House Gabranthal.

Appearance
Aiden is a young man, only in his early twenties, but he holds himself with regal poise. His clothes are less fine than the others of the council, but he bears the black colors of the Duke as a sign of respect and as a hopeful sign that he will be accepted as his heir. His most prominent feature is a scar that runs from the upper right of his forehead to his left cheek, a mark received from one of his training instructors.

History
Little is known of Aiden's history. He was born to Duke Durai and his lover at the time, a daughter in the De Cade household. He was brought by his mother to the Severin house and given the proper surname befitting the Duke's son, but Aiden was not treated as the heir by everyone. Most of the servants thought him barely above themselves and they made sure he understood that. However, when his mother died in the disappearance of the De Cade family, the duke took a greater role in his son's raising.

Aiden was trained in a way that would lead one to assume that he would take over for his father should the unfortunate happen. He was trained in the arts, sciences, politics, and the various other needs of statecraft. When the unfortunate happened, Aiden was prepared to step into his rightful place. However, three of the Noble Houses objected to his taking the title. With Gabranthal sponsoring his rise, it seems that he is stuck in a conflict that will decide his fate.

Noumenon's Notes
Aiden appears to be a man who deserves the role that he was raised for. A problem of birth has led him to become defensive and a little callous to others, but that hides the hurt young man inside. He wishes desperately to appear independant, but his need for allies causes him to feel isolated.

Personal Recommendation: Do not get on his bad side. Try to offer a hand of friendship. Support will be met with support.